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Wood ash brew

Wood ash brew

Plant vitality Bio-input
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Decoction Mineral

Decoction

Extraction by prolonged boiling, used for hard plant parts (roots, bark, woody stems, seeds) whose active compounds need more time and heat to release than a simple infusion provides.

Process summary

1) Finely chop the hard plant material. 2) Cover with cold water in a pot. 3) Bring to a boil and simmer for 15 to 30 minutes (sometimes longer, depending on the material). 4) Let cool, strain and use the resulting liquid.

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⚠️ Tolerated

A product made from plant ash, traditionally used as a fertilizer (it provides potassium, phosphorus, and calcium) and as a foliar spray as part of routine crop care.

Application

When to use: Routinely

Application description: Spray on leaves, stems, and branches every 8–10 days; repeat after 4–5 days if necessary.

Dose: 2 cups of ash per 10 liters of water (reference concentration).

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Regulatory status

⚠️ Tolerated (under conditions)

Wood ash may be used as fertilizer for personal use without authorization, and in organic farming only if it comes from wood that has not been chemically treated after being cut down. Ash is not a basic or active substance approved for phytosanitary use in the EU; therefore, the solution cannot be marketed for that purpose.

Official texts

Official sources automatically checked on 20/10/2026.

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Documentary information, checked on 12/10/2026. Not a substitute for legal advice; regulations may vary from country to country. See the regulations · Substances authorised in Europe

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